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Carson Wentz starts vs. Bears, Demond Claiborne active

Sep 19, 2026 · 38m

Summary

Carson Wentz will start for the Vikings against the Bears as Kyler Murray recovers from a concussion, with host Matthew Collar analyzing Wentz's readiness and the team's reliance on him. The episode covers roster updates, including Damon Claiborne's first active game, Brian O'Neill's return, and the absence of Jo Jennings. Collar also addresses fan questions on Jordan Addison's role, Max Brosmer's rookie impact, and the offensive line's stability. Finally, he previews the NFC North landscape, noting Detroit's defensive struggles and Green Bay's challenging matchup against the improved Jets.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Camelback Resort spooky season Sponsor: Sleep Number Labor Day sale Kyler Murray injury update and QB competition Carson Wentz vs Kyler Murray: Who is QB1? Jerome Ford elevation and Damon Claiborne active Damon Claiborne usage expectations Jo Jo Jennings out due to family emergency Wide receiver depth: Miles Price and Ty Felton Brian O'Neill injury update and Ryan Vandemark Injury reports for Vikings and Bears FanDuel question: Wentz passing yards needed Sponsor: BKFC 94 Till vs Romero Sponsor: FanDuel NFL betting Jordan Addison target share and trade rumors Max Bredesen snaps and fullback usage Offensive line stability and Will Fry performance Elevating practice squad players for sample size Jake Oldham role and future outlook Sponsors: BKFC and FanDuel J. Ward usage and defensive scheme changes NFC North preview: Lions, Packers, and Vikings
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